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Sheridan County tables Smith RV campground application after questions about septic, long‑term use
Summary
Richard Smith’s application for a six‑space commercial RV campground drew questions about septic capacity, potential long‑term occupancy and drainage. Commissioners voted to table the conditional‑use permit (CU25008) for two weeks so the applicant can provide campground rules and additional technical documentation.
County planner Mark Reed presented CU25008, an application by Richard Smith to construct and operate a commercial RV campground with six leaseable RV spaces and preinstalled water, sewer and electrical hookups. Planning & Zoning had forwarded the application with a recommendation to deny (2‑0).
During the public hearing, neighbors and commissioners raised concerns about whether the septic system capacity (transcript references a 1,200‑gallon minimum retention in standard guidance) and on‑site drainage would support campground use and whether short‑term spots could become de‑facto long‑term housing. Smith said he was seeking short‑term, event‑focused stays, not long‑term tenants, that existing infrastructure had been upgraded (he added clean‑outs and additional hydrants), and that he would produce a set of campground rules (noise, pets, vehicle storage) for the board to review.
Commissioners asked Smith to provide written campground rules and additional documentation—particularly clarifying wastewater/septic capacity and any necessary permits from environmental or public‑works authorities. After closing the hearing, a motion to table CU25008 for two weeks (to allow submission of rules and technical clarifications) carried by voice vote.
The transcript shows Planning & Zoning’s recommended denial and the board’s decision to table; the board did not approve the use at this meeting. County staff will accept updated materials from the applicant and return the item to the board at the next meeting.
